Teamwork keeps Red Bird volunteers on the road

PART A: Ministry Shares — A Michigan church connects with partners to provide two vehicles for Red Bird Mission. These “mobile hardware vans” will keep volunteer teams on task. Ministry Shares at work! Continue Reading Teamwork keeps Red Bird volunteers on the road

A lesson in caregiving

In a role reversal, Heather Jue-Wong reflects on how she traveled to Peru as a health professional on a Volunteers in Mission journey and became the patient.

Volunteer training set for October 26

Get the skills needed to join an UMCOR-certified Early Response Team (ERT) or a Volunteers in Mission (VIM) team. Training for both will be held at Saginaw: First UMC.

Youth Mission Journey planned for June 2024

Michigan youth are invited to join other United Methodist youth in Iowa this summer for an immersion experience learning how to alleviate poverty.

Medical mission journey to Peru planned for 2024

STEP TWO: A UM Volunteers in Mission team is returning to Satipo, Peru, next year for their third medical mission journey and needs help filling their team. Continue Reading Medical mission journey to Peru planned for 2024

Young adult mission journeys set for 2024

Young adults, ages 18-35, seeking short-term, cultural immersion experiences abroad can join an upcoming UMVIM Discover … Mission journey.

Ready to travel to YOUTH 2023?

Every four years, United Methodist youth from across the connection gather for four days of discipleship, fun, and fellowship. Are your church’s youth ready to attend YOUTH 2023 in Daytona… Continue Reading Ready to travel to YOUTH 2023?

From Michigan to Kentucky with love

Red Bird Mission has been sharing the love of Jesus Christ in southeastern Kentucky since 1921. Michigan Methodists have been a significant part of that century’s worth of caring ministry.

UMVIM training in Flushing Nov. 20

UMVIM, United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, is the heart and hands of the church. Training is available to prepare you for outreach to your neighbors.

Early response training affirmed

Early Responders know how to prepare for recovery teams and to provide assurance to survivors that God’s people care about their lives and homes. A generous new grant supports training.